Corporate Paralegal

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,280 - 112,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays each year

Generous parental leave

Job summary

A top-tier legal recruitment firm seeks a Corporate Paralegal in New York, NY, providing legal support for corporate maintenance and complex transactions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting in entity formation and maintaining corporate records. The position offers a competitive salary of $85,280.00-$112,320.00 annually, plus benefits including PTO and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired.
• Available to work overtime, as required.
• Previous law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities.
• Coordinate closings and prepare related documents.
• Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back‑up.

Skills

Transactional experience in Private Equity

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Excellent oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Carta

Shareworks

Job description

New York, NY

Summary

Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents
• Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
• Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back‑up
• Draft and file corporate and securities filings
• Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews
• Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
• Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings
• Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals
• Other tasks as assigned or required

Skills and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of transactional experience in Private Equity, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred

Preferred

• Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system
• Previous law firm experience

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
• Excellent organizational skills

*Firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $85,280.00-$112,320.00, plus overtime and bonus. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

**Firm offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.

***Firm provides generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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Salary: $85,280.00-$112,320.00, plus overtime and bonus
Date Active: 5.12.2025
Exempt/Not Exempt: Non-Exempt